1986 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,127 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 380 kg more than 1986 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Cadillac Seville | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
